Texas HB4000 amends the Election Code to prepare for the statewide election of the speaker of the house of representatives by voters.
Texas HB4000 amends the Texas Election Code to facilitate the statewide election of the speaker of the house of representatives by voters. The bill modifies the order of statewide offices to include the speaker of the house of representatives. It also requires county clerks to prepare separate county election returns for the offices of governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker of the house of representatives. The initial election for the speaker of the house of representatives is scheduled for the 2026 general election, with provisions for extending the candidate filing deadline.
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